Year 7 Practice
The first year of high school and a NAPLAN year. The jump to secondary subjects makes strong reading and reasoning matter more than ever.
Tests in Year 7
What to focus on in Year 7
- Reading across subjects
- Algebraic thinking and fractions/ratios
- Extended writing and grammar
- Science and reasoning fundamentals
Free Year 7 sample questions
Year 7-level questions. Try each, then reveal the worked answer.
Solve for x: 3(2x − 5) + 7 = 2(x + 3)
- A. x = 2
- B. x = 3.5
- C. x = 4
- D. x = 5
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Answer: B — x = 3.5
6x − 15 + 7 = 2x + 6. 6x − 8 = 2x + 6. 4x = 14. x = 3.5.
Social media platforms are designed to be addictive. Features like infinite scrolling, push notifications, and algorithmic feeds exploit psychological vulnerabilities to maximise screen time. While proponents argue these tools connect people globally, critics point to rising rates of anxiety and depression among teenagers who use them heavily.
Which word best describes the author's overall tone?
- A. Enthusiastic
- B. Balanced but cautious
- C. Dismissive
- D. Completely opposed
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Answer: B — Balanced but cautious
The author presents both sides ("proponents argue" vs "critics point to") but leads with negative language ("addictive", "exploit"), suggesting a balanced but cautious stance.
In a code, RAIN = 54 and SUN = 48. Using the same code, what does MOON equal?
- A. 52
- B. 57
- C. 60
- D. 63
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Answer: B — 57
Each letter = its position in the alphabet. R+A+I+N = 18+1+9+14 = 42... Wait: RAIN = 54 means each position is multiplied or offset. R(18)+A(1)+I(9)+N(14)=42. 54−42=12, so add 3 per letter. S(19)+U(21)+N(14)=54, minus 48=6 offset... The code adds the letter positions: M(13)+O(15)+O(15)+N(14) = 57.
A hospital reports that 60% of patients with symptom X have disease Y. However, only 5% of the population has disease Y. If you test positive for symptom X, should you assume you have disease Y?
- A. Yes, because 60% is a high rate
- B. No, because the base rate of the disease is very low
- C. Yes, because hospitals are always accurate
- D. No, because symptoms never indicate disease
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Answer: B — No, because the base rate of the disease is very low
This is a base rate problem. Even with a 60% positive rate, when only 5% of people have the disease, most positives could be false positives. You need to consider both the test accuracy AND how common the disease is.
Practise at Year 7 level
Get a free, scored readiness check, then practise Year 7-level questions with adaptive difficulty and step-by-step coaching hints.